Amman to Baptism site (Bethany), Madaba, Nebo and Mukawer and the Dead Sea

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Overview

Duration:1 day 0 nights
Travelers:2 - 5 guests
Tour Type:Group tour
Language:English, French, German, Italian

⛪ Madaba, Mount Nebo, Mukawer & Dead Sea – Overview

Embark on a spiritually rich and relaxing full-day journey from Amman, exploring some of Jordan’s most important biblical and historical sites.

Begin your day in Madaba, known as the “City of Mosaics,” where you will visit St. George’s Church to see the famous 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land. Continue to Mount Nebo, where Prophet Moses is believed to have viewed the Promised Land, offering stunning panoramic views over the Jordan Valley.

Next, visit Machaerus (Mukawer), a dramatic hilltop fortress historically known as the place where John the Baptist was imprisoned and executed. The journey continues to Bethany Beyond the Jordan, one of the most significant Christian pilgrimage sites and the recognized location of Jesus Christ’s baptism.

Conclude your day at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, where you can relax at a resort, float effortlessly in its mineral-rich waters, and enjoy its therapeutic properties.

After a day of history, spirituality, and relaxation, return comfortably to your hotel in Amman.

✨ A unique experience combining faith, heritage, and wellness in one unforgettable journey.

from$130.00 /person

Itinerary

Trip Information

Pick Up Point /Starting from : Amman Hotel or Residence
Pick Up Time : 09.00 am
Trip Duration : 08 - 10 Hours Approx.
Trip Type : Private Tour by Air-conditioned vehicle
Trip Runs : Every Day / Any Day

Half Day

Tour Itinerary of Madaba, Mt Nebo, Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Mukawer and Dead Sea Tour from Amman :

A Day of Pilgrimage & Relaxation: Madaba, Nebo, Mukawer, and the Dead Sea

Your driver will collect you from your hotel and drive to the charming town of Madaba, the "City of Mosaics." Here, you will visit St. George’s Church to admire the intricate 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land.

Next, the tour proceeds to Mount Nebo, the historic spot where Moses is said to have gazed upon the Promised Land. You will visit the ancient monastery ruins and enjoy breathtaking views over the Jordan Valley.

The journey continues to the rugged fortress of Mukawer (Machaerus), the dramatic hilltop prison-fortress where Herod Antipas held and eventually ordered the execution of St. John the Baptist.

Following this historical stop, you will visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Al-Maghtas), the revered site of the Baptism of Jesus Christ, one of the three most important Catholic pilgrimage sites globally.

The final stop is the iconic Dead Sea. You will check into a day resort to relax, utilize the facilities, and experience the extraordinary, buoyant sensation of floating effortlessly in the world's lowest body of water before being transferred back to your hotel in Amman in the evening